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RICHARD J. GATLING - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 04/14/1885 - HFSID: 269335
Letter from Richard J. Gatling, signed "R.J. Gatling", dated April 14, 1885, discussing repairs for two Gatling guns sent by the State of New York. Sent on The Gatling Gun Company stationery to Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Company. Accompanied by an unsigned photograph.
Sale Price $2,495.00
$3,000.00

CHARLES BABBAGE - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 6/11 - HFSID: 41112
Letter by Charles Babbage, signed as C Babbage, dated June 11 from Manchester. Expressing pleasure in seeing Miss Manwaring at his party and commenting on the weather for the Horticultural Exhibitions. Babbage is known as the "Father of Computing."
Price: $2,500.00

THOMAS A. EDISON - AUTOGRAPH DOCUMENT UNSIGNED 09/27/1879 - HFSID: 348032
Questionnaire contains responses by Thomas A. Edison, who signed it at the conclusion. He wrote 11 words in his hand, including (practically speaking) and The larger the cross section the better the protection, dated September 27, 1879.
Price: $5,000.00

SAMUEL F. B. MORSE - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 11/22/1863 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 31729
Letter signed by Samuel F.B. Morse and Sarah E. Morse, written in November 1863 to their son Willy. Samuel signs as "Yr Affectionate Father/Saml F.B. Morse" and Sarah as "Your loving mother/S.E. Morse", discussing family matters and Christmas.
Price: $2,000.00

P.T. BARNUM - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/28/1856 - HFSID: 350455
Letter handwritten and signed by P.T. Barnum, dated February 28, 1856, discussing financial difficulties and Charles Stratton, known as General Tom Thumb. Written on unique letterhead from Barnum's American Museum, it includes a promotional handbill for "The Gallery of American Beauty."
Sale Price $2,750.00
$3,250.00

ROBERT FULTON - MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT SIGNED 11/03/1809 - HFSID: 278467
Document signed "Robert Fulton" on November 3, 1809, recording his purchase of 32 lots in Jersey, New Jersey for $1,000. Accompanied by an unsigned engraving of Fulton. This legal document is rare and significant in Fulton's history.
Price: $4,750.00

LOUIS J. CHEVROLET - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 10/09/1931 - HFSID: 348154
Typed letter signed by Louis Chevrolet in black ink, dated October 9, 1931, on Glenn L. Martin Motors Company letterhead. The letter discusses reduction gears and is beautifully framed, including plaques and an image of Chevrolet.
Price: $6,000.00

RUDOLF CHRISTIAN KARL DIESEL - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 04/14/1909 - HFSID: 350446
Letter written by Rudolf Diesel, offering heartfelt sympathy to Dr. Bloch. Signed in 1909, the rare autographed letter is composed in German with an English translation. Diesel, known for his 1892 engine patent, expresses condolences after a personal loss.
Price: $4,750.00

ISAAC M. SINGER - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 07/08/1873 - HFSID: 285886
Manuscript letter signed: "I M Singer", written in 1873 from his estate in England to Inslee Hopper. Hopper added a receipt acknowledgment in purple ink. The letter discusses financial matters related to the Singer Manufacturing Company.
Price: $4,500.00

HOWARD HUGHES - AUTOGRAPH NOTE UNSIGNED - HFSID: 350601
Autograph note features handwritten notes from Howard Hughes and Jean Peters, discussing personal matters and sketches related to airplane racing. Hughes’ note is on the front, while Peters’ reply is on the verso, both signed with initial J..
Price: $4,250.00

ROBERT MORRIS - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 08/04/1792 - HFSID: 32163
Stock certificate signed by Robt Morris as President of Delaware and Schuylkill Canal Navigation, dated August 4, 1792. Also signed by the Treasurer, it certifies John C Moller’s ownership of one share, with subsequent transfers noted on the verso.
Price: $2,750.00

ENZO FERRARI - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID: 350506
Biographical page from a pamphlet signed by Enzo Ferrari, noted race car engineer. Signed text includes "Ferrari". Ferrari, a significant figure in automotive history, began his racing career in 1919 and established a renowned brand known for quality engineering.
Sale Price $2,050.00
$2,400.00
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